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RONAN — As Heather Knutson-Walter steps into her new role as executive director of Mission West Community Development Partners (MWCDP), she brings decades of experience and a fresh, yet homegrown approach to the job. “The neat thing about this position is that I feel like it’s a real culmination of what I’ve done in my life so far, plus it offers a new and exciting challenge,” she said during a recent interview. She began easing into the job Aug. 1, with the goal of taking over full time from outgoing director Jim Thaeden in a few months. MWCDP is headquartered in Ronan and provides community and economic development services in three counties...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $15 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program. Through CIG, grantees work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildl...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center and the nutrition director wish to thank the Polson Food Pantry and the public for donations of fresh garden fruits and vegetables. We are having the dance floor sanded and sealed on Sept. 1 and 2. Exercise and Bingo are cancelled for Sept. 1. Lunch is available in ...
ST. IGNATIUS — Menu for the week: — Friday, Sept. 2: chili dogs, fries, veggies, fruit, cook’s choice — Tuesday, Sept. 6: breakfast meal with sausage, cook’s choice — Wednesday, Sept. 7: dinner at 5:30 - roast beef, potatoes, gravy, ...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — The annual application period for the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP), a grant funding program administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, will open Sept. 1. The purpose of WHIP is to accomplish large-scale restoration of priv...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). To be considered for fundi...
POLSON — The annual back to school block party and health fair, Day of Hope, returned to Polson last weekend, this time with the addition of an entire semitruck load of goods to give away. A combined effort by numerous organizations and nonprofits throughout the valley, including the New Life Church...
News from MT Public Radio, MT PBS MISSOULA — “Fireline,” a podcast produced by Montana Public Radio in partnership with the University of Montana College of Business, has been named a national winner of the 2022 Edward R. Murrow Awards presented by the Radio Television Digital Ne...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks State Trails Advisory Committee (STAC) will meet Aug. 30 and 31. The STAC advises FWP on trail-related concerns and needs across Montana, including funding, use and the promotion of recreational trails across l...
RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery will hold another street closure event on Aug. 26, this time to raise money for the other cooperative in town, the Western Montana Musicians Co-op. The co-ops have been working together for some time, the musicians filling every Wednesday at the brewery wi...
